Personal trainers, in short, are hard working people trying to make some money. In that pursuit, they may not give you the results you're looking for in the most efficient manner because, if they did, the training packages would be a lot shorter, and a lot cheaper. We all got bills to pay, right? So hating on that is akin to hating on the pursuit of happiness, which I will not do.

The key to fitness is portion control, more water and moving more. A little extra salad, less sauce and a smaller portion creates an easier digestive situation, allowing the body to break the compounds down faster and the non-vegetables are easier to burn to with the addition of easily digestible foods such as lettuce and cucumber.

Start your day with some oatmeal and an omelette, something with a lot of calories, or even start with your junk food, working your way to lighter foods as the day progresses. There's multiple options, so I recommend trying one for 2-3 weeks, then switch to another to find what works for you.

At 15, I was 300 pounds (297 to be exact) and I had a few personal trainers that drained me for a few grand with vanilla fitness plans that did not really have the effect I needed.

Weighted circuits (Bench press, Incline Bench, Decline Bench, Cable Flies-- As much weight as you can comfortably lift to make it through the circuit 4-5 times. By the 4th circuit, add 5 pounds and drop the target reps by 5 but still try to get one more.) along with light cardio like the stationary bike or row system will build muscle while pushing your heart rate to the fat burning target.

If you want to lose weight, than the trainers will help you with that, just not at optimal speed. then I recommend trying this. It will help build you some pride and confidence, which opens the world to being dented by the hammer that is you. Good luck!